DTC Description
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC No. | CONSULT screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content) | DTC detecting condition |
P0116 | ECT SENSOR (Engine coolant temperature sensor 1 circuit range/performance) | The comparison result of signals transmitted to ECM from each temperature sensor (IAT sensor, ECT sensor, FTT sensor, and EOT sensor) shows that the voltage signal of the ECT sensor is higher/lower than that of other temperature sensors when the engine is started with its cold state. |
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FAIL-SAFE
Not applicable
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.INSPECTION START
Is it necessary to erase permanent DTC? YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Proceed to EC-212, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.PRECONDITIONING
If DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
4.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Cool the vehicle in an environment of ambient air temperature between −10°C (14°F) and 35°C (95°F).
CAUTION: Never turn ignition switch ON during this procedure.
NOTE: The vehicle must be cooled with the food open.
CAUTION: Never turn ignition switch OFF during idling.
Is 1st trip DTC detected? YES >> Proceed to EC-212, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
5.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-41, "Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
Check ECT sensor. Refer to EC-212, "Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace ECT sensor. Refer to CO-23, "Exploded View".
2.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-41, "Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Component Inspection
1.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to CO-23, "Exploded View".
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